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The US FDA has approved Dual Energy THERMOCOOL SMARTTOUCH SF (DE STSF) Platform, an integrated catheter ablation system that enables delivery of both radiofrequency (RF) & pulsed field (PF) energy through a single catheter
Built on the THERMOCOOL SMARTTOUCH SF Platform, used in >1M US pts, the dual-energy system integrates with the CARTO ecosystem…
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J&J has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Firefly Bio, incl. its Firelink degrader antibody conjugate (DAC) platform, expanding its oncology pipeline
As per the deal, J&J will acquire Firefly Bio for $1B in cash, with closing expected later this year
The Firelink DAC platform is a targeted protein degradation tech that selectively…
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J&J has reported data from the P-III (Vivacity-MG3) trial assessing Imaavy + SoC (n=77) vs PBO + SoC (n=76) in gMG pts (N=199; 153 were Ab +ve), plus from an ongoing OLE trial. Also, enrolment is ongoing in the EPIC trial of Imaavy against efgartigimod
The 24wk. Post-hoc analysis data showed adults receiving Imaavy…
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The US FDA has approved Icotyde for the treatment of pts (≥12yrs., ≥40kg) with mod. to sev. plaque PsO who are candidates for systemic therapy or phototherapy
Approval was backed by P-III (ICONIC-TOTAL, ICONIC LEAD, ICONIC-ADVANCE 1 & 2) trials, where Icotyde met all 1EP across all 4 trials (n=2,500). In the head-to-head studies, ~70% pts achieved IGA…
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The EMA has received the Type II variation application for Tecvayli monotx. (teclistamab) for the treatment of adults with r/r multiple myeloma (RRMM) who have received ≥1 prior therapy
Application was supported by the P-III (MajesTEC-9) trial assessing Tecvayli vs SoC of pomalidomide, bortezomib, & dexamethasone (PVd) or carfilzomib & dexamethasone (Kd) in 614…
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The EC has approved Akeega (niraparib & abiraterone acetate tablet) + prednisone/prednisolone + androgen deprivation therapy (ADT) to treat adults with mHSPC & BRCA1/2 mutations
Approval was backed by P-III (AMPLITUDE) trial assessing Akeega + prednisone/ prednisolone + ADT vs PBO/AAP + ADT in 696 pts with deleterious germline or somatic HRR gene-altered mHSPC…
Johnson & Johnson Reports the US FDA Approval of Tecvayli + Darzalex Faspro for R/R Multiple Myeloma
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The US FDA has approved Tecvayli (teclistamab-cqyv) + Darzalex Faspro (daratumumab & hyaluronidase-fihj) for the treatment of adults with r/r MM, who have received ≥1L of prior therapy, incl. a proteasome inhibitor & an immunomodulatory agent
Approval was based on the ongoing P-III (MajesTEC-3) study evaluating Tecvayli + Darzalex vs investigator’s choice of Darzalex & dexamethasone with…
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J&J has reported the long-term data from the QUASAR LTE trial in pts with mod. to sev. active ulcerative colitis, showing lasting disease control for patients
The P-IIb/III (QUASAR) trial assessed Tremfya (IV induction: 200mg Q4W; SC maintenance: 100mg, Q8W or 200mg, Q4W) vs PBO in UC pts
At Wk. 140, ~89% completed treatment,…
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The CHMP has recommended label expansion of Akeega (niraparib & abiraterone acetate tablet) + prednisone/prednisolone + androgen deprivation therapy (ADT) to treat adults with mHSPC & BRCA1/2 mutations
Opinion was backed by P-III (AMPLITUDE) trial assessing Akeega + prednisone/ prednisolone + ADT vs PBO/AAP + ADT in 696 pts with deleterious germline or somatic…
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The US FDA has approved Darzalex FASPRO (daratumumab and hyaluronidase-fihj) + bortezomib, lenalidomide & dexamethasone (D-VRd) for adults with NDMM who are ineligible for autologous stem cell transplant.
Approval was based on the P-III (CEPHEUS) trial, assessing D-VRd vs VRd in 395 ASCT-ineligible or deferred patients across 13 countries in the EU, North America,…

